Private Cairo Layover Tour: Explore Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan el Khalili Bazaar

Make the most of your layover in Cairo with a private tour of the Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, and Khan el Khalili Bazaar. Explore ancient history, ride a camel in the Sahara desert, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the oldest market in Cairo.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pyramids of Giza - 3 pyramids of Giza
    Cheops
    Chephren
    Mycerinus
  • Great Sphinx - Great human headed lion statue
  • The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities - Biggest place in the world that has ancient Egyptian artifacts
  • Khan Al-Khalili - Great old bazaar to feel oriental atmosphere
What's Included
  • Entrance fees included
  • Convenient airport pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch provided
  • 30-minute camel ride adventure
  • Expert guidance by a qualified Egyptologist
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Extra entrance fees (Interior of Giza pyramids, Royal Mummy Room, Solar Boat Museum)
  • Drinks
  • Entry visa
Additional Information

If you have a layover at Cairo Airport, consider this tour. Your guide will meet you at the airport and ensure your timely return for your onward flight. The tour begins with a visit to the prime site on the Giza plateau, allowing you to immerse yourself in the history of the Cheops, Chephren, and Mycereinus pyramids. Following this, you’ll partake in a…

Location
Pyramids of Giza
Al Haram Str.,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Renate_v
Apr 19, 2025
Thanks Mimo and Amr - Departure time was scheduled to suit our arrival time. Our guide, Mimo, confirmed the appointment the day before and also at the time of our arrival. He found us right away and by 7.15 we were on our way. The first experience was the Cairo traffic. Something to see!!! But our driver Amr was absolutely efficient and negotiated us through the total madness of traffic. While driving to the Pyramids Mimo gave us the background of what we were about to see. He is very knowledgeable and gave good information. He was also quick to point out the best photo opportunities and how to miss most of the other tourists. (bonus) We could change the plans to what we would want to see or do and Mimo willingly accommodated that. A very good plan to have this private tour with enough time to have to experience a bit of Egypt and to start planning a longer time there
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Karen_b
Apr 17, 2025
Excellent tour perfectly tailored to our needs - This was an excellent tour and everything we could have hoped for during our stop off in Cairo. We couldn't have had a better guide with Nour - he's a very experienced and knowledgeable Egyptologist. For various reasons we ended up visiting Cairo in the morning and then headed to the Pyramids in the afternoon. This worked very well - Nour was excellent at pitching the level of information and the speed at which things happened. We had two teenagers with us and we felt the whole day was built around our family needs. Loved the camel riding. Nour helped us take excellent photos - and knew just where we needed to be and what to see. Perfect itinerary and dropped back at the airport with plenty of time. Thank you to Ibrahim our most excellent driver too.
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Neil_w
Apr 8, 2025
Brilliant day - Start to finish was fantastic. Everything we wanted our guide michael was great, happy to amend times around flights and times around activitys even when the kids changed their mind on a few things around lunch and visiting attractions. Knowledge of the area and Pyramids was fantastic everyone had a great day.
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Leith_d
Mar 14, 2025
got a layover in Cairo? Book this! - This was great. I had 16hrs to kill and I was alone so I wanted something easy and organized. This was great. Michael picked me up at the airport and we were off. There was a driver so Michael to explain and tell me things while we drove. Having all the tickets pre-arranged was great. I paid to go inside the great pyramid which is 100% worth it (note: steep incline, quite cramped, so if you’re claustrophobic or have mobility issues maybe give some thought). The pyramids were incredible. The camel ride - hilarious. The bazaar and museum also good. Great really. Two additional stops to look at papryas and perfume. Lunch included. It was a great way to spend a layover.
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Eppesc
Oct 31, 2024
transit visit! - Our day trip was amazing from start to finish. Ham and Muhammed picked us up directly at the airport, and we visited all the must-see sites. The highlights for us were undoubtedly the Pyramids and the camel ride. They guided us through the day avoiding crowds. The visit to the oil shop was fascinating, thanks to ‘Gugu’, and the food was delicious, with a five-course meal that kept coming. I highly recommend this private tour, especially with airport pickup included—it’s a must!
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Drmike_c
Oct 9, 2024
We saw we did we had a great time - Guide was very good. Able to get to and from all your places with ease and comfort. Lunch lovely. Great knowledge of tour sites w insight.
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Jean_w
Aug 31, 2024
Tour of Cairo - Excellent tour. Zeinab was very knowledgeable about Cairo. Spent alot of time explaining different parts of the city. Would do it again!!.
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Mike_s
Jul 14, 2024
Layover Tour - This was an incredible experience. Would highly recommend this tour to see pyramids and experience Cairo.
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Chanyang
Apr 24, 2024
2 days in Cairo - Seize the experience with Tree of Life Tours during your short stay in Cairo, it will be absolutely unforgettable! From the warm welcome at the airport by our guide Ashraf to the peaceful stroll through Khan Khalili Market, every moment left a lasting impression. Ashraf's expertise in sharing the rich history of Cairo's ancient sites, including mosques and museums, was truly inspiring. Without a doubt, the highlight of the day was the exciting camel ride next to the pyramids, which provided an amazing perspective. Lunch at a hotel near the Pyramids was not only delicious but also perfectly prepared for the afternoon adventure. Although time constraints meant we couldn't visit all the planned stops, Nour made sure we soaked up Egypt's treasures, making a quick visit to the Sphinx seem majestic. For anyone considering a short stay in Cairo, Tree of Life Tours, with its personalized approach and commitment to creating unforgettable memories, is the obvious choice. Our tour guide Nour made the experience fun and educational. Highly recommended for an unforgettable and engaging trip to Cairo.
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Paulina_k
Feb 10, 2024
Great tour with family - Great experience with Noor, private tour tailored to our family needs and 10 hour layover. We traveled with a 6 year, 3 year, 1 year old. Noor was knowledgeable and showed us the highlights, including a great local lunch. He changed the day tour as per our wants and brought us to the airport with time to spare. One downside is they take you to a papyrus and essential oil shop- both aimed at tourists but I did buy something from each since I was limited on time in Cairo. Highly recommend the tour
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).